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First time voter? Share your election day style

October 21, 2019 09:07 IST

Were you dressed in a formal shirt and trousers? Or did you pick a crisp cotton shirt/sari/kurta?
If you are a young first time voter, we want you share a selfie with your inked finger and write about your experience.

First time vote selfie

Image published for representational purposes only. Photograph: PTI Photo

The Assembly elections for the states of Maharashtra and Haryana will be held today, October 21, 2019.

Lakhs of citizens, including young voters may be casting their first vote today.

In his message to voters, prime minister Narendra Modi tweeted: 'Elections are taking place for Haryana and Maharashtra assemblies. There are also by-polls taking place in various parts of India. I urge voters in these states and seats to turnout in record numbers and enrich the festival of democracy. I hope youngsters vote in large numbers.'

Dear readers, did you vote for the first time this year?

Where are you from and where did you cast your vote?

Most important, what were you wearing? Tell us about your election style!

Were you dressed in a formal shirt and trousers? Or did you pick a crisp cotton shirt/kurta?

Girls, did you wear a sari/kurti? Or did you step out in denims and tee?

Were you nervous? Excited?

How was the overall experience? Did you take a selfie? Tell us all about it.

We want you to take a selfie with your inked finger and tell us about your election day style!

Simply write in to getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My Election Day Style) along with your NAME, AGE and LOCATION, if possible. We will feature the best responses right here on Rediff.com.